SCIENTIFIC METHOD, EXPERIMENT
           GUIDELINES, & SCIENCE FAIR RULES
 

Experimental Science Projects - An Introductory Level Guide :  Guide presents basic information for doing a science project, prepared by David Morano, Associate Professor, Mankato State University, MN  (http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjIntro.html).

Experimental Science Projects - An Intermediate Level Guide :  Guide contains information from Experimental Science Projects - An Introductory Level Guide, with additional information to help distinguish between different types of scientific studies and about experimental scientific method.  Prepared by David Morano, Associate Professor, Mankato State University, MN  (http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjInter.html).

The Exploratorium : Site for The Exploratorium, the museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, CA.  Includes general overview of what science fairs are about, scientific method, and how to demonstrate scientific method in a project.  Includes resources for students, teachers, and parents.  Information on supplies and materials  (http://www.exploratorium.edu/ls/pathfinders/scifairs/index.html).

Internet Public Library - Science Fair Project Resource Guide :  Links to science fair sites on the web compiled by the staff of the Internet Public Library  (http://www.ipl.org/youth/projectguide/).

London (Ontario) District Science & Technology Fair  :  Site includes rules for science fair projects, etc.  (http://quark.physics.uwo.ca/sfair/rules.htm).

Minnetonka Elementary Science Center - Science Projects :  "Booklet" is designed to help parents help their child complete a successful science project.  Prepared by Patrick McGinn, Minnetonka Elementary Science Center, MN (http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/science/tools/scifairs.html).

Science Fair Central : Handbook adapted from "A Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects," by Janice VanCleave (http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/index.html).

Science Fair Primer :   Prepared by Ted Rowan, Falmouth High School (MA) for his students to develop science fair projects.  Includes basic instructions on choosing a topic, designing an experiment, etc.  (http://users.massed.net/~tedrowan/primer.html).

Science Fairs Homepage : Site designed as a project of the Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council to aid students in doing science fair projects (http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/sciencefairs/).

Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Handbook :  Handbook includes science fair rules, investigation design, safety regulations, use of hazardous substances, etc. prepared by the Linda Godwin Center for Science and Math & Southeast Missouri State University  (http://www2.semo.edu/scifair/booklet.pdf).

Step-by-Step Science Fair Success : Site that covers how a school should conduct a science fair project, including pre-planning, guidelines, student tasks, examples, assessment, and judging.  Lots of good information for students (http://www.accessexcellence.com/21st/TL/scifair/).

The Ultimate Science Fair Resource : Site includes sections on project ideas, project hints, writing reports, display boards  (http://www.scifair.org).

Valley Stream South Research Project Handbook : Handbook created by the Science Department to aid students in preparing science fair projects (http://www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/south.html).
 
 

London (Ontario) District Science & Technology Fair - Safety Requirements  :  This section of site lists specific safety requirements for science fair projects  (http://quark.physics.uwo.ca/sfair/rules.htm#SAFETY).

Science Fair Central : Handbook adapted from "A Guide to the Best Science Fair Projects," by Janice VanCleave (http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/handbook/index.html).

Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Handbook :  Handbook includes science fair rules, investigation design, safety regulations, use of hazardous substances, etc. prepared by the Linda Godwin Center for Science and Math & Southeast Missouri State University  (http://www2.semo.edu/scifair/booklet.pdf).
 
 

Arbor Scientific  : On-line catalog of products, free software demos, etc.  (http://www.arborsci.com/).

Cambridge Physics Outlet Online  : Includes products for inquiry-based hands-on teach of integrated math, science, and technology  (http://www.cpo.com/).

Carolina Biological Supply Company : Site links to Online Catalog, Newsletter, Teacher Resources, lab safety, and a vast range of science information (http://www.carolina.com/).

The Exploratorium : Site for The Exploratorium, the museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, CA.  Includes general overview of what science fairs are about, scientific method, and how to demonstrate scientific method in a project.   Information on supplies and materials  (http://www.exploratorium.edu/ls/pathfinders/scifairs/index.html).

Let's Get Growing! : Catalog includes ants, bats, bug models, butterflies, earthworms, gardening supplies, etc.  (http://www.letsgetgrowing.com/index.html).

Modern Biology Inc.  :  Supports teaching modern biology in the laboratory, covering a wide range of topics in modern biology  (http://www.modernbio.com/).

Science Fair Supply :  Supplies all science fair needs, including display boards, how-to books, etc.  (http://www.sciencefairsupply.com/).

Science Kit Center  :  Catalog includes a variety of kits for experiments in earth science, biology, physics, energy, and solar power  (http://www.sciencekits.com/).

Science Stuff :  Catalog includes science toys, games, and kits for all areas of science learning, including bug boxes, butterfly gardens, etc.  (http://sciencestuff.com/products.htm).

Science Unlimited :  Catalog includes science projects and kits for science fair projects  (http://www.sci-unltd.com/).

Yahoo! Science Teaching and Learning Aids : Directory to sites for science teaching and learning aids.  Use keyword search : science teaching learning aids ; then select the Yahoo Category Match for sites for teaching and learning aids  (http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy).

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